Minneapolis college student detained by ICE, attorney says

The Brief

  • Kevin Alfredo Murillo Lucero, 19, of Minneapolis, was detained on Aug. 7.
  • He faces deportation to Ecuador, but it is unclear why, his attorney said.
  • Lucero has a pending asylum case and a work permit, his attorney said.

(FOX 9) A Minneapolis college student was detained by immigration agents earlier this month, but his attorney is challenging that detention.

Minneapolis student detained by ICE, deemed flight risk

What we know:

Lucero was detained while driving a car with several others inside, his attorney, Evangeline Dhawan-Maloney, tells FOX 9.

She said he did not appear to be the target, but was likely detained because he is not a U.S. citizen.

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